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809 E 42ND PL

CHICAGO, IL 60653
0
Baths
5,400 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,793 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$7,370 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$866
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,504
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,369
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$36,850

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.41
36
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
71
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
68
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
33
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Institutional (General)
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Fuller Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Phillips Academy High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Chicago Public School District 299

Neighborhood · ZIP 60653These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.178
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,744
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,487 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,189
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,481
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

809 E 42nd Pl measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Cook County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Cook County

How it measures up in Chicago 60653

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chicago 60653.

Living area5,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,100 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 4,269 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 809 E 42nd Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOaklandChicago 60653Cook County
Living areabigger than5,400 ft²95% of homes93% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac42% of homes52% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than189518% of homes32% of homes4% of homes

About 809 E 42nd Pl

How big is 809 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL?

809 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL has 5,400 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 809 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL built?

809 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 809 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL?

809 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL is assigned to Fuller Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Phillips Academy High School (high), rated F. All sit in Chicago Public School District 299. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 809 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL compare to other homes in Chicago 60653?

Among the 6,038 homes in Chicago 60653, it is bigger than 93% of them (5,400 ft² against a typical 2,100 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 4,269 ft²) and it is newer than 32% of them (1895 against a typical 1944). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 809 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 809 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL was $1,793. The county assessed it at $7,370.

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